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Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Tunnels at Vimy

Reconstructed trenches at Vimy

Interested in an AMAZING work and life experience? Want to learn more about Canada, France and yourself?

The Student Guide Program is a unique, rewarding opportunity for Canadian youth to live and work in France, learn Canadian history and meet people from around the world.

Every four months, Veterans Affairs Canada hires 15-18 dynamic students from across Canada to work as guides at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in northern France.

To apply, you must:

be a full-time post-secondary student
be fluently bilingual in English and in French
have strong public speaking skills, and
have experience working with the public

The job

Student guides:

welcome visitors from around the world
provide information on Canada’s military history for visitors to understand and appreciate Canada’s First World War memorials in Europe
answer questions about local attractions and points of interest
give guided tours outdoors of preserved battlefields, trenches and underground tunnels, and in visitors’ centres
participate in remembrance activities and events

The experience

As a student guide, you will:

have a once-in-a-lifetime experience and develop lifelong friendships
learn about Canadian history including soldiers’ achievements and sacrifices
immerse yourself in French culture and language
serve as an ambassador for Canada and your province…and choose to share your experience through VAC’s social media platforms!
hear personal stories from visitors that you’ll never forget
hone your public speaking skills
travel in Europe on your free time (Arras is about an hour from Paris by train!)